ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Belching

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɛlt͡ʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Belching is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of belch.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of belch.

More Meanings

  1. The art of producing a belch.

Example Sentences

The remains of depraved Digestion shew themselves in loathing of food, foulness of the mouth, impure belchings, heart-burn, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, dyspnaea, &c.

Word Forms

Synonyms for belching

Depending on context, synonyms include belch, eructation, burp, burping.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include burp, eructation, burping, ructation, flatulence, ruft.

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